Joyce Carroll Morvant

May 21, 1929 - June 21, 2012

Joyce Morvant, 83, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born on May 21, 1929, to Adnita Trahan Morvant and Gilbert L. Morvant in Port Arthur, Texas. Joyce provided 32 years of service to the Port Arthur Fire Department. He held the rank of engineer. Joyce proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he received the Combat Infantry Badge, Occupation Medal and a Purple Heart. He attended church at Calvary Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Miriam Morvant. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Morvant and wife Tretta of LaBelle, Texas; grandchildren, Jeremy Morvant, Wesley Morvant, Jessica Morvant; great grandchildren, Dustin Morvant, Megan Morvant, Drevan Morvant, Jayci Gallier, Challan Staton, and Khaymen Staton.